JAL Sky Museum — Attraction in Tokyo

I had a fantastic visit to the Japan Airlines Sky Museum. It is literally around the corner from the Shin-Seibijo monorail station (be sure to take only local trains if using the monorail to get here as some express trains don’t stop there!). I was able to enter 30 minutes before the official tour start time which was ideal as it allowed me to enjoy looking around the interesting museum. The museum needs at least 30 minutes to enjoy it fully and contains a history of JAL including uniforms and aircraft models. The tour itself was conducted entirely in Japanese but many of the staff were ex international cabin crew and made a big effort to explain things in English to me as foreign visitor, this was greatly appreciated. My tour guide was Tanaka-san and she was amazing and friendly. She conducted the tour of the hangers in Japanese but always explained to me in English afterwards. This enhanced my tour a lot and made for a wonderful experience so thank you very much Tanaka-san! I should add that I paid extra for a life vest wearing experience. This took around 25 minutes and took place before the main hanger tour. I would highly recommend this as it was very interesting to wear a life vest and actually have a chance to inflate it for real. It made me feel much more confident if I ever had to use one on an aircraft. Overall a fantastic tour and a very...

The JAL Sky Museum is a must-visit for aviation fans. It offers a deep dive into JAL's history and an incredible behind-the-scenes look at aircraft maintenance.

Admission: Entry to the JAL Sky Museum and the factory tour is free. Although there is no admission fee, only visitors with reservations can enter the facility.

Reservation: Due to its immense popularity, the JAL Sky Museum requires advance online reservations. Slots are very limited and often book up quickly. It's highly recommended to book as soon as your desired date becomes available (typically one month prior at 9:30 AM JST).

Tour Language: The main tours are primarily conducted in Japanese. While English tours may be available on select dates, even if you don't understand Japanese, the visual aspects of the museum and hangar tour are highly engaging.

Duration: The overall tour, including the museum experience and hangar visit, typically lasts around 1 hour and 40 minutes (60 minutes for the museum, 50 minutes for the hangar tour).

Photography: Photography is generally allowed, but there may be restrictions on publishing photos of certain sensitive areas or government aircraft. Always follow the guide's instructions regarding photography and social...

What a fantastic experience! The JAL Sky Museum is a must-visit for aviation enthusiasts and anyone curious about the airline industry. The highlight of the visit was definitely the tour of the hangar, where we got an up-close look at the aircraft and learned about the fascinating processes behind their maintenance and operations. It was exciting to see the intricate details of the planes and hear about the technology that powers them.

The museum is well-organized, and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable, making the experience even more enjoyable. There were also informative exhibits that provided insight into the history of Japan Airlines and its impact on aviation.

One downside was that I wished the visit could have been longer, as there was so much to take in! Make sure to book in advance, as this helps ensure a smooth visit and guarantees your spot.

Overall, the JAL Sky Museum offers a fun and informative experience that I highly recommend to anyone visiting the area. Whether you’re an aviation buff or just looking for an interesting outing, it’s well...